| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $240.94 | 6.610% | $256.8661 | $256.87 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.42 | 9.391% | $139.386 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.62 | 7.165% | $237.4991 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.30 | 12.403% | $237.5075 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.57 | 13.151% | $222.4209 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 5.502% | $138.503 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.73 | 5.593% | $14.4979 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.86 | $1,246.6805 | $1,246.69 | $1,246.65 | $1,246.70 | |